Severe Weather Technician
| Company: | BEAR Scotland |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South Queensferry, EH30 9SF |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Severe Weather Technician
Location: South Queensferry
Category: Operations / Network Hub
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday / Saturday & Sunday if business need / Summer months include a standby rota
Working Style: Hybrid (Office / On-Site and Remote)
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000km of Scotland’s trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.
The South East Trunk Road Unit spans 506km through some of the busiest sections of the country, from central Scotland to through the Scottish Borders. Trunk roads in the South East range from the major multi-lane motorways across the central belt to roads through villages in the borders.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Severe Weather Technician to join our existing team on a full-time basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The SWT is responsible, on behalf of the operating company, for winter maintenance activities including;
Collection and Management of Weather Data
Maintaining salt stock levels and their storage facilities
Achieving response times for precautionary treatment, patrols and snow clearance
Plant & Communications
The Road Weather Information System (RWIS), weather forecasting service and weather radar system
Training of Staff & Operatives
Preparation and updating of rotas for duty staff, maintaining electronic records and manual records
Providing an annual winter service report
Liaising with Third Parties
Communicating with Transport Scotland during severe weather events
Participation in conference calls with Transport Scotland as required
Implementing Additional Resources when required
Ensuring completion of Daily Action Plans and Uploading to Vaisala Manager